13-5-3. Phase development .

(1) The preliminary and final platting of subdivisions containing more than 25 lots shall be done in phases, except as provided in Subsection (3). Development shall be performed so that the phases will be contiguous and the required improvements will be continuous.

(2) When off-site improvements are complete and approved by the county engineer and the lots are 70 percent sold, the subdivider may submit the next phase for final plat approval.

(3) A preliminary and final plat including more than 25 lots will be accepted only upon the submission of evidence indicating that the market absorption rate is such, and the financial ability of the subdivider is such that the off-site improvements for all lots in the final plat will be completed within two years.

(4) Where it is prudent to engineer road or utility lines that extend into the next phase, such work may be done if shown in the prior phase. (Ord.2005-21, 09/6/05)